Firewall Recommendations?

[swoodsmcse]

I am doing some research for implementing a firewall for a client. They have a web server, exchange 2000 server and about 30 clients on the lan. They also have about 40 external users who will need access also. They want their external users to be able to have vpn access to the internal network and they also want to create a DMZ for the web and mail server. Can anyone recommend a cost effective solution for this type of setup?

 

[SteveTheGeek]

I'm fond of the Watchguard Firebox. It does all the things you've noted, and under $3000.
-Steve

 

[KarveR]

http://www.smoothwall.org

for FREE or

http://www.smoothwall.co.uk

for corporate version with LOTS more functionality.

All you need to add is a very low spec (386sx25 8mb ram is minimum) machine and it becoems a hardware firewall.
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Party on, dudes!

 

[ashleym]

I would not reccommend going with a solution that would use a low end PC as your firewall. From a hardware perspective, you want something that is reliable on all levels and not going to burn out a power supply, or fry a component because its old.

While smoothwall may have a good product, I would prefer going with a more well known solution (such as watchguard)

My advice

AM

 

[KarveR]

Beleive me the machine spec is optional I run our work one on a 1Ghz P4 with 256 mb of ram and over 100 users. ***************************************
Party on, dudes!

 

[Sapient2003]

Check out

http://www.zywall.com

--Sapient2003 - sapient@sapient2003.com